Boulder Dam Bill Signed to Create Colorado River Project
President Coolidge signed the Boulder Dam bill establishing a Colorado River reclamation flood control and power project. The act authorizes 15500060 for dam and power works at Black Canyon with repayment via power sales, pending ratification by Colorado River basin states.
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Washington
Pec
Coolidge
Boulder Dam
Colorado River
Johneus
John
Rambit
Fornia
Hive
Black Canyon
Inez
Utah
Ayinona
Colorado -iVez Basin
Slatépads River
Fright weather agay descends on entire south
Dixie faces winter chill as ice and freezing temps sweep the region. Atlanta reports a record cold night with states from Virginia to Alabama noting subfreezing readings while Florida escapes the worst with milder lows. Officials warn of approaching storms and cold winds as Christmas travel and conditions tighten.
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Atlanta. Ga
One
Wien
Atlantath
Florida
Jacksonite
Mion
Atlanta
Dixie
Atlanti
Gulf
Ecoanoke
Bristol
Wax
Air Mail Pilot Dies in Snowstorm Crash Near Huron
In Huron Ohio December 21 AP report says Air Mail pilot Leoma McGinn of Maywood Illinois crashed after a 40 mile gale and heavy snow. The plane struck an apple tree near town and burned. McGinn was ejected from the cockpit. five minutes later the crash stopped as conditions cleared. Parachute intact and body found about 100 feet from wreckage. The wreck occurred while McGinn was delivering air mail from Cleveland to Chicago for National Air Transport Company.
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Huron
Ohio
Air Mai
Leoma McGinn
Here
McGinn
Maywood
Iail
Cleveland
Chicago
National Air Transport Company
McGinn Eirel Times
Air Mail
Ed- Stein, Aurom Undertaker
Couple shot by their caretaker in Chicago tragedy
In Chicago near Warheysa the Hallman real estate dealer and his wife were shot and wounded by their caretaker Sebastian Kotter at the lake house while settling a dispute with electricians. Kotter escaped, and the couple fought for life with authorities reporting hopeful recovery for the man and wife.
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Chicago
Bec
Lasseng
Ma. Hie
Hallinan
Euitder
Paurth Tarks
Warheysa
Sithes Hallman
Hallmans
Sebastian Kotter
Radlman
Kotter
Ry Estate
Ms. Hallmen
Prince George Nearing Home After Berengaria Voyage
Prince George, youngest son of George, was expected to reach Southampton this afternoon after reports he boarded a seaplane in Cherbourg. Gunard offices said he remained aboard the steamship Berengaria which left New York last week.
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London
Prince George
Ne George
New York
Southhampton
Cherbourg
Gunard
Berengaria
Weather Wrap Virginia and Tennessee Forecast
Fair with colder risks in eastern and central Virginia tonight. Saturday brings increasing clouds and rising temperatures with gentle southwest winds veering. In Tennessee expect fair conditions and milder temperatures with partial cloudiness Saturday. Readings show 6 p.m. data with 40 high yesterday and zero rainfall in 24 hours.
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Virginia
Tennessee
Hepburn seeks impartial probe into UVA drinking charges
Richmond December 21 The Rev David Hepburn superintendent of the Virginia Anti Saloon League in a letter to Governor Byrd calls for a thorough impartial investigation of charges of excessive drinking at the University of Virginia He disputes University President Edwin A Aldermans report saying it was unfounded Hepburn urges inquiry by outsiders noting an ex parte report and names federal prohibition director R A Pulcher present director R Q Merrick and Attorney General Saunders as involved.
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Richmond
David Hepburn
Virginia Anti-Saloon League
Byrd
University of Virginia
Edwin A. Alderman
Alderman
Hepburn
Thesident
Virginia
Prohibition
R.A. Pulchler
R. Q. Merrick
Saunders
Midwest Gripped by Zero Weather
Chicago reports the coldest day since last winter with seven degrees at 9 p m as Arctic air sweeps the Midwest. Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota towns see 18 below to six below readings with 30 below in LaCrosse and Pas s. an. Snow falls extend from the Rockies to the region as winter officially begins at 8 49 p m local time.
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Chicago
Middlewest
Aun
United States
Mid-West
Canada
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Devil's Lake
N. D
Bismarck
St. Paul
Deluth
Moorhead
Minn
LaCrosse
Wis
Pas
Sian
Rocky Mountain
Arm strong held in Knight murder. new suspect named
Knoxville reports Roy Armstrong a 20 year old married tamale vendor was held on 10000 bond for the murder of UT sophomore Randolph J Knight. Homicide Chief Day replaced the earlier suspect and said Jones was innocent. Witnesses testified Armstrong may have been involved but evidence remains circumstantial.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Roy Armstrong
Randolph J. Knight
U. T
Bremerde
Knight
Day
Armstrong
Jones
T. G. Fields
A. T
Fields
Hoyt Bryson
Santa to Greet Hoover on Next Crossing Line
Santa Claus will board the battleship Utah to greet President elect Herbert Hoover as he nears the equator on Christmas Day during the Utah’s homeward voyage from a goodwill mission to South America. The scene will be festive but less ostentatious than a royal reception.
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Utah
Rio Janeiro
Brasgli
Santa Claus
King Neptune
Herbert Hoover
Equator
South America
Althugh
Hoover Nears Grand Finale of Long goodwill Tour
The Utah bearing President elect Hoover neared Rio de Janeiro for the finale of his South American goodwill tour. He will meet Brazilian leaders at the presidential palace as congress and the supreme court hold special sessions. The battleship Utah will be open to the public with escorts from Brazilian and American naval officers.
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U. S
Utah
Rio
Janeiro
Hoover
Rio de Janeiro
Tatts
Congress
Supreme Court
Brazil
United States
Lig
Bahia
Rio Grande
Ingpeeiag
C. R. Train Teey
Montevideo
Will of Theodore Roberts Reveals Hidden Family Struggles
Hollywood obituary notes the death of Theodore Roberts, famed stage and screen actor. His will, made September 11, 1926, leaves more than 16 000 to nephew Edward Higgins of New York City and details a lifelong isolation from his family amid exile and hardship. Higgins named executor and urged fair distribution among relatives. Roberts also mentions a past Tombs Prison stint for unpaid alimony to his first wife.
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Hollywood
Cal
Theodore Roberts
Edward Roberts Higgins
New York City
Roberts
Higgins
Tombs Prison
New York
Mra
Roberta
Official Figures Recent Election
Herbert Hoover led over Al Smith by 6 423 612 in the November vote. AP tallies from 48 states show Hoover 21 429 109 and Smith 15 005 497, with 26 798 669 total votes cast the largest in U.S. history. Minor parties drew about 267 000 for Norman Thomas. Hoover’s plurality fell short of Coolidge in 1924 despite a larger total vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Bcover
Smith
Hoover
United States
Norman Thomas
President Coolidge
Secretary of Commerce
Coolidge
King George Report Shows Restful Night As Palace Notes Stabilize
Buckingham Palace bulletin on King George reports a restful night and no appreciable change, signaling slow but steady improvement. A Privy Council met with the queen presiding, including Baldwin and other officials. session lasted under thirty minutes as physicians maintain cautious optimism.
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London
Buckingham Palace
George
Council of State
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Baldwin
Archbishop of Canterbury
Lord Hailsham
Wiliam Joynsonhicks
Welter Guinness
Kellogg Pact and Naval Bill Put On Equal Footing
In Washington the Kellogg peace pact and the naval construction bill sit as unfinished business after the Christmas recess. Senator Borah led talks to set both proposals for daily consideration, with treaty advocates pushing for a vote ahead of the naval measure and curbing a filibuster led by Senator Curtis.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
Idaho
Curtis
Kansas
Miners Trapped by Harutori Blast in Japan
An explosion at the Harutori coal mine near Kushi bo Yozo island traps sixty-three miners as fire follows the blast. Unable to determine their fate, the event dominates grim reports from Tokyo. In Washington, Abram Myers resigns from the Federal Trade Commission to lead the Association of Moving Picture Exhibitors.
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Tokyo
Japan
Harutori
Kushibo
Yozo Island
Washington
Abram Myers
Federal Trade Commission
Association of Moving Picture Exhibitors
Death threats amplify tense Ranieri kidnapping trial in Chicago
New threats arrive as Frank Ranieri and two co defendants face trial. A parent receives a mailed death threat and police step up guard at home and hotel. State witness Mike Devitt reports fear of being next to die as gunmen previously attacked Ole Scully near a Taylor Street restaurant.
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Chicago
Billen
Frank Ranieri
Ranieri
Dog Town
Mike Devitt
Ole Scully
Desit
Taylor Street
Land
Scullyery
Ranieri i
Gentzell
Waldorf to Be Wrecked for 50-Story Office Tower
The Waldorf-Astoria in New York will be razed after sale to Bethlehem Engineering Corp. Plans call for a 50 story office building on Fifth Avenue at 83rd Street. Demolition to start next summer, announced by Louis B Boomer, president of Waldorf Astoria Realty Corp.
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New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Ita
Fifth Avenue
83Rd Street
Lusius B. Boomer
Waldorf. Astoria Realty Corporation
Bethlehem Engineering Corporation
Slayer Cheats Death Penalty in Mississippi Court Delay
In Mendenhall Mississippi on December 21 AP reports Sheriff 3. D. Smith postponed the execution of Robert V. Lewis the killer of his stepfather Jesse Miley after a habeas corpus writ. A judge must set a new date at least days away following juror residency questions and a stay of execution.
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Mendenhall
Miss
Robert V. Lewis
Lewis
D. Smith
Simpson County
Jesse Miley
Columbia
T. G
Mivi
Sheriff Smith
Rush H. Epp
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Prince. George
L. Nunn
Marie of Russia
Nicholas I
Midwest
Tamale
Ralph Knight
Santa
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Buenos Aires
Latin America
Hoover Nears Grand
Rio de Jaiero
U.S
Hodvey
Will OF
Life Secret
Honver
King
Slayer
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